NBA Mock: Postseason edition

1. New Jersey Nets: John Wall PG, Kentucky Fr. (6-4, 195)
John Wall led the Wildcats to a SEC regular season and tournament championship, but couldn't get them past West Virginia and into the Final Four, despite trying to take the team on his back and playing his heart out. The tournament has proved once and for all that John Wall has everything you'd want in a prospect. He's an unbelievable athlete, a fiercely competitive leader, a character guy, and a great combination as a guy who can step in day one and help his team and massive amounts of untapped potential. He's the clear number one pick no matter who's drafting; look I love Evan Turner, but seriously just watch a couple minutes of him and compare it with a couple minutes of Wall. Turner can be a valuable player, but Wall can be a superstar, if only due to his athletic upside.
The Nets need to add talent and John Wall is the most talented player in the draft, it's as simple as that.
Final season stats: 34.6 mpg, 16.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 4.0 tpg, 46%/32%/75% (field goal/three point/free throw)

2. Minnesota Timberwolves: Evan Turner SG/SF, Ohio State Jr. (6-7, 205)
Evan Turner had a very up and down postseason. He had a couple good games and a couple bad ones. He hit game winners (Michigan) and turned down a wide open teammate to take a contested shot which he missed as Ohio State lost to Tennessee. However, overall, considering the amount of things Turner has to for Ohio State for them to have a chance, he did a great job carrying his team further than perhaps there talent warrented. Something he's been doing all year. Turnovers remain an issue in the postseason (same for Wall) at over 6 per game, but since Turner won't have to handle the ball nearly as much in the NBA, so that shouldn't be a big problem.
The Wolves have holes everywhere on their roster, so taking a versatile guy in Turner makes sense. Plus, I love his passing ability in the triangle offense.
Final season stats: 35.8 mpg, 20.4 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 6.0 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.9 bpg, 4.4 tpg, 51%/36%/75%

3. Sacramento Kings: Derrick Favors PF, Georgia Tech Fr. (6-9, 245)
Derrick Favors, despite the ineptitude of Georgia Tech's backcourt, did his very best to put the Yellow Jackets on his back and carry them when he got the chance. He didn't get a ton of shots, but when he did he shot 64% from the field and led Tech to a close loss in the ACC Tournament Final and to a first round win in the NCAA Tournament, despite being an underdog. Favors showed much more aggressivness, looking for his shot when he got the ball, showing a nice midrange game, and anchoring the Tech defense averaging 8.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. He showed that when he get the ball, he can convert at high rate and be a monster in the paint.
Final season stats: 27.5 mpg, 12.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.o apg, 0.9 spg, 2.1 bpg, 2.5 tpg, 61%/NA/62%

4. Golden State Warriors: DeMarcus Cousins PF/C, Kentucky Fr. (6-11, 270)
DeMarcus Cousins helped his stock with his play this postseason, but also hurt it with his attitude, especially in the Wildcats Elite 8 loss to West Virgina, where his unappealing demeanor will unfortunately be the last thing NBA teams got to see from him. No doubt he's talent, but the headcase factor will cause him to drop below safer players. The numbers however, are impressive: 26 mpg, 13 ppg, 9.1 rpg and shooting a insane 69% from the field over seven postseason games. He did get into a little foul trouble however, but it he played his average amount of minutes. If a team is willing to take a chance on Cousins' issues, he could got three but I think teams picking that high won't want to take that risk.
If Don Nelson is retiring, the Warriors will hopefully look to play a more NBA style offense as apposed to the run and gun. Cousins will help a lot in the half court as well as on the boards, two places the Warriors are weak.
Final season stats: 23.5 mpg, 15.1 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.8 bpg, 2.1 tpg, 56%/17%/60%

5. Washington Wizards: Wesley Johnson SG/SF, Syracuse Jr. (6-7, 200)
Syracuse's season ended in disappointment, but don't blame Wes Johnson. Finally healed from a hand injury that hurt his shooting percentage, Johnson ripped it up in the postseason (shooting 60% from the field, 61% from 3) and reminded everyone why he's first team All-America and the Big East POY. Anyone who tuned into see Johnson during his injury-induced slump might wonder what the big deal was. Johnson is a rare prospect that can average 16 points, 8 rebounds, 50 percent from field, 40 percent from 3, and almost 2 blocks and steals a game that can also play 3 positions (PF, SF, SG)..
The Wizards need to add premier talent and quality guys. Wes Johnson is both and a potential centerpiece star for the rebuilding project they've started there.
Final season stats: 27.5 mpg, 12.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 1.o apg, 0.9 spg, 2.1 bpg, 2.5 tpg, 61%/NA/62%

6. Philadelphia 76ers: Al-Farouq Aminu SF, Wake Forest So. (6-8, 205)
For anyone who wants to know the value of Al-Farouq Aminu to his team, just watch Wake Forest's two NCAA Tournament games. Aminu was dominant in the Demon Deacons win over Texas (20 points, 15 boards) and when he was forced to leave the Deacons game against Kentucky due to fouls, the Wildcats blew them out of the water. He was clearly missed at both ends of the floor. Aminu has been up and down this year, as he's still trying to put it all together. He's clearly incredibly physically talented and is starting to show that he's got a good feel for the game, but it's really all about potential with him. Pair that with a great motor and you've got a top ten pick.
The only true small forward on the Sixers roster is Jason Kapono. That's not good. Aminu fills that role and gives Philly another potential star to pair with Jrue Holiday for years to come.
Final season stats: 31.3 mpg, 15.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.4 spg, 1.4 bpg. 3.2 tpg, 45%/27%/70%

7. Detroit Pistons: Cole Aldrich C, Kansas Jr. (6-11, 245)
As he's been all season, Cole Aldrich was good, not great in the postseason. He's not a guy who'll take over a game, he doesn't have star potential. The guy he's compared to is Joel Przybilla, who is a great backup center, but do you really want a guy like him in the top ten picks? Aldrich is going to be overdrafted because he's got center size, some offensive skills, and plays for Kansas. If Aldrich played for Northern Iowa, he'd be a borderline lottery guy. He doesn't have a ton of upside, but he'll at least be solid, say a 10/8 guy with a couple blocks per game. Another worry is he doesn't appear to have a great motor and may have trouble finishing over more athletic centers.
The Pistons center position was a rotation of Ben Wallace and Kwame Brown. Clearly this must be upgraded and Cole Aldrich fits the bill.
Final season stats: 26.8 mpg, 11.3 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.8 spg, 3.5 bpg, 1.6 tpg, 56%/NA/67%

8. Los Angeles Clippers: Donatas Motiejunas PF, Lithuania (7-0, 220)
Donatas Motiejunas doesn't play in the NCAA, he plays for Pallacanestro Treviso, so obviously there's nothing to update about March Madness. He did play in the Under-20 Championship and averaged 11.2 points and 5.4 rebounds. The stat line for Motiejunas in this draft is the 2009 Nike Hoops Summit, where he went against the likes of DeMarcus Cousins, John Henson, and Mason Plumblee while going for 21 points and 8 rebounds.
The Clippers have a lot of players and a not a ton of wholes. They could take a small forward here, but there isn't one the fits in the top ten besides Johnson and Aminu, who won't be available here. Motiejunas gives the Clippers a project to store overseas for a year while they work free agency.
Final season stats: 20.7 mpg, 9.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 0.5 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 2.3 tpg, 53%/32%/72%

9. Utah Jazz (from New York Knicks): Greg Monroe PF/C, Georgetown So. (6-11, 250)
Greg Monroe and Georgetown's postseason performance exemplified the problems with the team and their best player. In the Big East Tournament, they were fantastic, reaching the Championship game and barely losing to West Virgina while Monroe averaged 15.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists throughout. He looked like a leader and like he was finally gaining consistency. However, the Hoyas then proceeded to lose to 14 seed Ohio in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by fourteen. Monroe put up good numbers in the game (19 points 14 rebounds, 6 assists), but also had 7 turnovers and didn't do anything until the game was out of reach. It may seem unfair to blame Monroe, but he's the teams best and most effective player.
Greg Monroe is a great fit for Utah's system and gives them some of the frontcourt size and depth they will need to finally get over the hump against the Lakers in the west.
Final season stats: 34.2 mpg, 16.1 ppg, 9.6 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.5 bpg, 3.3 tpg, 52%/26%/66%

10. Indiana Pacers: Ed Davis PF, North Carolina So. (6-10, 225)
Ed Davis broke his wrist and was out for the season after playing in 24 games. He missed the last 6 games of the regular season/ACC Tournament as well as all of the Tar Heels' NIT run. It's been said that his loss really hurt the Tar Heels, however they were 13-11 (.542) with him and 7-6 (.538) without him, so yeah, he made .005 difference. That said, he's still solidly a lottery pick, and deservedly so.
The Pacers are desperate for some length and athleticism in their front court and there's few longer and more athletic than Ed Davis.
Final season stats: 26.9 mpg, 12.9 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.4 spg, 2.7 bpg, 1.9 tpg, 57%/NA/66%

11. New Orleans Hornets: Ekpe Udoh PF, Baylor Jr. (6-10, 240)
I loved Ekpe Udoh all season, but because he played for Baylor and was off the radar somewhat, he didn't get a ton of love. However, the Bears NCAA Tournament run changed all that. Udoh was very good in the Big 12 Tourney (21.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg) but he was fantastic in the Big Dance, playing efficient offense (13.5 ppg, 3.5 apg as the third option) while dominating on defense (9.5 rpg, 2.2 bpg), altering countless shot, as you could see offenses simply avoiding him. He stepped up in the biggest game of his career, going for 18 points, 10 rebound, 6 assists, and 5 blocks.
Ekpe Udoh can back up both David West and Emeka Okafor in New Orleans while helping upgrade the Hornets defense that ranked 22nd in defensive efficiency and 26th in rebound differential.
Final season stats: 35.1 mpg, 13.9 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 0.8 spg, 3.7 bpg, 2.4 tpg, 49%/27%/68%

12. Memphis Grizzles: Xavier Henry SG, Kansas Fr. (6-6, 220)
Xavier Henry started the season with a fantastic for the first 13 games of the season, averaging 15.5 ppg as the third option on his team, then he had a 10 game slump where his average fell to 8.7 ppg, after that he broke out of it leading up to the postseason, going for 16.6 per game. In the post season, he was up and down again, but the most troubling thing about his Tournament performances was in Kansas' second round upset loss to Northern Iowa, Henry didn't show up, scoring only 8 points in 32 minutes, despite having a size and athletic advantage. The question is, was this a one time deal or is he not a big game player? Time will tell. The encouraging thing about the close to Henry's season is that he broke out of his slump but becoming more of a slasher and showing that he was more than just am excellent jump shooter.
The Grizzles are a hard team to place in the draft, I like Henry for this team because he can score without getting a lot of touches, which is important on a crowded Grizzles offense.
Final season stats: 27.5 mpg, 13.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.9 tpg, 45%/41%/78%

13. Toronto Raptors: Hassan Whiteside C, Marshall Fr. (6-11, 225)
Hassan Whiteside's Marshall team lost in the first round of the Conference USA Tournament (to a pretty good Tulsa team) and then lost in the second round of the CIT to Appalachian State (after beating Western Carolina). Hassan Whiteside didn't have a great performance in the CIT and didn't start either game after being late for practice and only played 19 minutes in each game. However, when he played against Tulsa and fellow NBA prospect Jerome Jordan, he was excellent, scoring 14 points, grabbing 10 rebound ans blocking 6 shots. Whiteside isn't the kind of player who people expect to take over games and doesn't play for a team where post season would be much of a factor.
If the Andrew Bynum for Chris Bosh sign and trade happens, I don't see the Raptors taking a shot blocking center. If that doesn't happen though, taking Whiteside would be a good idea because he's a monster defensive player and the Raptors defense was historically terrible last year.
Final season stats: 26.1 mpg, 13.1 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 0.3 apg, 0.6 spg, 5.4 bpg, 1.9 tpg, 52%/60%/58%

14. Houston Rockets: Daniel Orton PF/C Kentucky Fr. (6-10, 260)
Daniel Orton's stats may not look like much, but neither did Jrue Holiday's and if you look at his per 40 minute stats it's impressive: (10.3 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 4.2 bpg). Not bad for arguable the 8th option on his team. Because Orton was so far down the food chain, his performance in the postseason isn't a big factor to his stock. However, Orton's 73% field goal percentage is worth noting. I've heard Orton as a top ten pick, but I think he'll go more around the end of the lottery, much like Holiday last year.
I like the Rockets frontcourt is Yao is healthy, but adding big physical player to compliment Yao with the offensive minded Luis Scola, the thinner athletic Jordan Hill and the defensive ace Chuck Hayes.
Final season stats: 13.2 mpg, 3.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.6 spg, 1.4 bpg, 1.0 tpg, 53%/NA/52%

15. Milwaukee Bucks (from Chicago Bulls): Patrick Patterson PF, Kentucky Jr. (6-8, 245)
Patrick Patterson gladly assumed the mantle of role player after being the star last year, becoming the third or forth option on a Kentucky team loaded with talent. Patterson shined in small ways: crashing the boards when need be, improving his jump shot, and running the floor relentlessly. In the postseason, he never took more than 12 shots but helped his team in other ways, blocking shots and rebounding. However, in the biggest game of his career, like the rest of the Wildcats, he laid and egg scoring only 8 points on 3-of-7 shooting.
The Bucks were a great story this year, but even while they were battling the Hawks to a 7th game in the playoffs, it was painfully aware they lack athleticism, Patterson will give them that plus a true power forward who will fit in very well with Andrew Bogut.
Final season stats: 33 mpg, 14.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0,7 spg, 1.3 bpg, 1.1 tpg, 57%/35%/69% (field goal/three point/free throw)

16. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Charlotte Bobcats): Larry Sanders PF/C, VCU Jr. (6-10, 235)
Winning the CBIT may not seem like much, especially for team like VCU that has had Big Dance success before, but the fact is after losing to a very good Old Dominion team in the CAA Tournament final, VCU kept playing hard and competing and didn't lose another game. Larry Sanders led the way for the Rams as their leading scorer, rebounder, and shot blocker. He did what he was supposed to, dominating lesser competition, even as a still raw prospect. He averaged 14.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.6 blocks in the postseason. Sanders stock has dropped, but I think he'll be a force in one on one workouts and work his way back into the lottery discussion.
Minnesota desperately needs a shot blocking presence to pair with Al Jefferson and Kevin Love and Sanders has the potential to be one of the best in the NBA. If he can add 15-20 pounds I think he can have a Serge Ibaka like impact his rookie year.
Final season stats: 26.9 mpg, 14.4 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.7 spg, 2.6 bpg, 1.7 tpg, 53%/25%/64%

17. Chicago Bulls (from Milwaukee Bucks): James Anderson SG, Oklahoma State Jr. (6-6, 195)
James Anderson was fantastic throughout the season for Oklahoma State and though he scored only 11 points in the Cowboys first round Big 12 Tourney game against Oklahoma, the Cowboys won. He scored 27 against a very good Kansas State defense in their second round loss. So in both cases, things showed good for him. The one hitch in Anderson's fantastic season was the Cowboys' open round NCAA Tourney game where he only scored 11 and struggled mightly. It was probably just and off game but teams will be worried about it.
The Bulls really need a quality scoring 2 guard and Anderson is the prototype for the position. He's got great size and can shoot and slash and will be a perfect fit next to Derrick Rose. He also rebounds well and plays hard on defense.
Final season stats: 34.1 mpg, 22.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.6 bpg, 2.4 tpg, 46%/34%/81%

18. Miami Heat: Eric Bledsoe PG, Kentucky Fr. (6-1, 190)
I don't know whether to call Eric Bledsoe inconsistent or not. He put up inconsistent stats this year, but he was also the forth or fifth option on his team, so I don't think that's a fair judgment. In the postseason, however, he amped up his game, averaging 15 points in the SEC Tourney and 15.2 in the Big Dance. He didn't perform so well in Kentucky's Elite 8 loss to West Virginia though, going 1-6 from the field and 0-5 from three. With that said, Bledsoe will be drafted more on upside anyways, plus he played out of position a lot at UK, so this might not matter at all.
The Heat need an upgrade over Mario Chalmers and Carlos Arroyo, Eric Bledsoe's scoring ability will take some pressure of Dwyane Wade but he can still balance that with being a pure point guard and setting up teammates.
Final season stats: 30.3 mpg, 11.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.3 bpg, 3.0 tpg, 46%/38%/66%

19. Boston Celtics: Damion James SF, Texas Sr. (6-8, 225)
Texas was a mess this year, but I can't blame Damion James for it. Despite his team falling apart around him, James kept giving fantastic effort. He also stepped up in the Big 12 Tournament, going for 28 and 16 in the Longhorns first round win and 18 and 12 in their loss to Kansas State in the second round. In the NCAA's, he struggled with foul trouble but still managed 16 and 6. James continued to improve his game over the course of the season, scoring effectively inside while rapidly developing a consistent jump shot (38% from three) and of course, rebounding.
Believe it or not, the Celtics were a terrible rebounding team (25th in rebounding differential) and that's simply not acceptable for a competitive team. James is one of the best rebounders in the draft despite being a small forward and will add some serious grit and boarding off the bench for Boston.
Final season stats: 30.3 mpg, 18 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.7 spg, 1.2 bpg, 2.0 tpg, 50%/38%/67%

20. San Antonio Spurs: Gordon Heyward SF, Butler So. (6-8, 200)
Butler had a remarkable run last season, winning 18 straight games leading up to the postseason, ripping through their conference Tournament and battling there way to the NCAA Championship game, where they fell an inch short of winning the Championship. Gordan Heyward, as the teams best player, was crucial to that run, stepping up when he was needed and knocking down huge shots. He showed he isn't afraid of the bright lights and is clutch when need be. That's not something that should be undervalued.
Richard Jefferson was a colossal failure for the Spurs this year and they desperately need a replacement at small forward who can knock down open threes, rebound, and play smart. Heyward is great at all these things (despite shooting 29% from three this year, Heyward is a great shooter and shot 44% last year).
Final season stats: 33.5 mpg, 15.5 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.3 tpg, 46%/26%/83#

21. Oklahoma City Thunder: Solomon Alabi C, Florida State (7-1, 250)
I've come around on Alabi a little bit. I wasn't a huge fan of his a couple months ago, but after watching full Florida State games, I've started to like him a little more. He doesn't get plays run for him, yet still produces, he's a very good defensive player and shot blocker, he's a very good free throw shooter, and most of all he's still very raw but has the athletic upside and motor to be a good player in the NBA. All this showed in the Seminoles two postseason games (both losses), in the NC State game, he went for 13 and 9 with 4 blocked shots, while against Gonzaga and a talented 7 footer in Robert Sacre, he battled him and held him to 3-for-8 from the field.
If Alabi can put on some weight and improve his rebounding, he'll be a perfect fit for the Thunder, who won't need him to do anything but play defense and clean up the boards in his first couple seasons. He's also a quality guy, which the Thunder like, and will have a fellow African native in Serge Ibaka to hang out with.
Final season stats: 25.6 mpg, 11.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.6 spg, 2.3 bpg, 1.9 tpg, 53%/NA/79%

22. Portland Trail Blazers: Kevin Seraphin PF/C, France (6-10, 260)
Kevin Seraphin will be taken entirely on athletic upside. He's shown flashes in France playing for Cholet, but hasn't gotten the minutes or had the consistency to be a big producer. I like him as a prospect, but questions about his basketball IQ are a worry.
The Trail Blazers have a loaded roster (when healthy) so it makes sense for them to take an overseas project.
Final season stats: 15.2 mpg, 5.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.2 spg, 1.0 bpg, 1.1 tpg, 52%/NA/57%

23. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Utah Jazz): Devin Ebanks SF, West Virginia So. (6-9, 205)
Devin Ebanks struggled all year with consistency on offense, mainly because he's yet to develop a jump shot, but he made his presence felt in several ways throughout the regular and post season for West Virginia. He's an excellent rebounder, and stepped up his rebounding for a team lacking any real big men, grabbing 8.1 a game, including almost 3 on the offensive end. His defensive ability is also excellent, he competes on every play and often guards the other teams best player, including point guards, like he did in the NCAA Tournament regional final, effectively shutting down John Wall in the half court with his long arms and athleticism. Finally, his ball handling and passing is also very good, and when the Truck Bryant was lost for the season, Ebanks played point guard while Joe Mazzula was resting. He showed throughout the postseason that he's willing to do the little things that will help his team win.
The Timberwolves need to continue to add young talent, much the way the Thunder did, and with Ebanks they'll get a versatile player who could add 25 pounds and be a Jeff Green-esque 4, or 15 and be a 3 like Rudy Gay. Developing the jump shot will be crucial to his offensive upside, buy he'll certainly upgrade any teams defense, and the Wolves defense was terrible last year.
Final season stats: 34.1 mpg, 12.0 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.7 bpg, 2.2 tpg, 45%/10%/77%

24. Atlanta Hawks: Jordan Crawford SG, Xavier (6-4, 195)
Jordan Crawford really started to figure it out down the stretch of the regular season and in the postseason. He could always score, but he became much more efficient, took better shots, and was much less selfish. He boosted his assist rate, but his calling card is his scoring, and he really stepped it up to lead his team to Sweet 16. He averaged a whopping 29 points per game on 50% shooting from the field and also showed he wasn't afraid of taking the big shots (see the 35 footer in double overtime against Kansas State) and knocked them down. More importantly, he really looked like he fit in with his teammates, developed his chemistry and wasn't just a gunner.
There's a good chance Joe Johnson leaves this summer, and if he does Jamal Crawford will stop into the starting line up and the Hawks will need to replace that punch off the bench. Jordan Crawford (no relation) can step into that sixth man role and be a impact scorer off the bench. Plus the Hawks can have a monopoly on Crawford 2 guards.
Final season stats: 32.8 mpg, 20.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 2.4 tpg, 46%/38%/77%

25. Memphis Grizzles (from Denver Nuggets): Quincy Pondexter SF, Washington Sr. (6-7, 220)
I really like Quincy Pondexter, during his four years at Washington, you could see he's clearly a gifted athlete, but he relied on it too much. Until this year when he really got it all together, especially down the stretch, he was fantastic. He also stepped up and took the game winning shot to beat Marquette in the first round. The big question with Pondexter is his shooting ability from range, however, he really improved that from last year (21% to 35% from 3) and has added a nice midrange game, which is the first step. Just look at Dwyane Wade.
Rudy Gay is mostly likely gone and Pondexter will be able to replace his offensive production within a couple of years and will be an upgrade on Gay's defense from day one.
Final season stats: 32.3 mpg, 19.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.6 bpg, 1.9 tpg, 53%/35%/82%

26. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Phoenix Suns): Luke Babbitt SF, Nevada So. (6-9, 220)
Luke Babbitt's Nevada team wasn't great this year, but he did all he could to get them into the NCAA's though the WAC Tournament, scoring 33 points in a one point loss to New Mexico State. Babbitt is a scorer, pure and simple and that's what's going to get him drafted.
The Thunder desperately need some three point shooting, and Babbitt can kill it from deep. They need to add another shooter and scorer off the bench to pair with James Harden in the second unit. Plus his defensive liabilities by the Thunder's strong team defense.
Final season stats: 37.1 mpg, 21.9 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.8 bpg, 2.4 tpg, 50%/41%/91%

27. New Jersey Nets (from Dallas Mavericks): Gani Lawal PF, Georgia Tech Jr. (6-9, 230)
Gani Lawal and Derrick Favors just didn't work together, so both their numbers were both below what they would be if they didn't play together. However, when Favors was on the bench, Lawal did a good job and showed why he should be a first round pick. He didn't step up in the postseason, but had some good games, he's not really that type of player.
The Nets 4 position is a black hole of talent. Lawal will be a good fit next to Brook Lopez because Lopez's size will protect Lawal on defense.
Final season stats: 25.8 mpg, 13.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 0.4 apg, 0.4 spg, 1.4 bpg, 2.2 tpg, 53%/NA/57%

28. Memphis Grizzles (from Los Angeles Lakers): Avery Bradley SG, Texas Fr. (6-3, 180)
Avery Bradley was up and down this season, but he clearly has talent and is already and excellent defensive player. Sometimes he looks unstoppable, sometimes he disappears, and his postseason performance mirrored that.
The Grizzles have time to let him get more consistency, and even learn the point.
Final season stats: 29.5 mpg, 11.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 1.5 tpg, 43%/37%/54%

29. Orlando Magic: Paul George SG/SF, Fresno State So. (6-7, 185)
Paul George is really gaining steam and could go much higher than this, he's a great athlete and has great range on his jumper. He's also got a high basketball IQ and can create for his teammates.
The Magic need an eventual replacement for Vince Carter at the 2, and scouts think George is better suited to play there than the 3 (George himself agrees). He's a good fit for the Magic because he can shoot, run the floor, attack in the half court and defend.
Final season stats: 33.2 mpg, 16.8 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 3.0 apg, 2.2 spg, 0.8 bpg, 3.2 tpg, 42%/35%/91%

30. Washington Wizards (from Cleveland Cavaliers): Terrico White SG, Mississippi So. (6-5, 210)
Terrico White is another inconsistent yet super talented, athletic player that this draft seems loaded with. If he dials up his effort, as he did in the postseason this year, he one of the best players in the country.
Flip Saunders is great at working with young players and getting the max from them, so I think the Wizards will take a chance on a high upside player here because they're desperate for talent. I like White's fit next to Gilbert Arenas too, as he can handle the ball and take some pressure off him from the 2 guard position. If Andray Blatche becomes consistant, and the Wizards can add a high level free agent, they'll be in a good position going forward.
Final season stats: 31.5 mpg, 15.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.9 apg, 0.2 bpg, 1.3 tpg, 43%/34%/71%